A leading London cosmetic dentist has announced a significant rise in the number of adults coming for orthodontic treatment, with four out of five (78 per cent) of those actually having ditched treatment during their teenage years. Dr Anoop Maini of Aqua Dental Spa (http://www.aquadentaspa.com) says many are committing to braces after not sticking with it in younger years, with speedy orthodontics such as Inman Aligner and the new Six Month Smiles™, being top of their wish lists. Dr Maini was one of the very first dentists in London to offer Six Month Smiles™ - and now 24-year-old Heidi North, 22-year-old Claire Gardiner and 26-year-old Ridhi Patel are all smiles.

Heidi North ditched her retainer after fixed orthodontic treatment at the age of 13. She says: "I didn't stick with the retainer which I was supposed to wear to keep the new position of my teeth after fixed braces. They made me speak funny and I just didn't like them. I didn't think that ditching them would ruin the effect, but not only did my teeth go back to their original position, they actually looked worse! My front teeth were going inwards and overlapping. In my early twenties I thought about orthodontic treatment but many of the clinics I contacted would only give me a quote if I attended a costly consultation. I had to pay just to find out what the cost would be! I found Aqua's website, saw they offered lots of options and that the consultation was free, so decided to go and see them. Dr Maini was great, and recommended Six Month Smiles because they are white, discreet braces and can achieve results quickly.

"I'm delighted with the result. I could actually see a difference in the first month, and my confidence grew as the results got better and better. I used to be so self conscious and try to hide my teeth. I could hardly hide my smile recently in the US when someone commented on their nice appearance. You know that if someone says that in the US it must be good! My friends are impressed and now considering treatment themselves."

According to Dr Anoop Maini, clinic founder and member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD): "Six Month Smiles™ uses small, tooth-coloured wires and brackets to create low force movement for minimal discomfort as the teeth are gently repositioned. The cost is around half that of traditional braces or clear plastic options such as Invisalign, and only short appointments lasting around ten minutes are needed every 4-5 weeks for adjustment. It's a great solution for those wanting a fast result. The treatment is quick because the primary focus is on achieving an attractive smile rather than adjusting bites, which is very time consuming."

Student architect Claire Gardiner is delighted with her new smile. Her front canine teeth were out of line and this had always bothered her. She went for various consultations for traditional orthodontics, which can be lengthy and expensive. She then found Aqua and was delighted to learn of the shorter term options available.

"I was in a position for the first time where the treatment was financially viable for me so I decided to go for it. I'd never heard of speedy orthodontics so was delighted as I was due to go to Australia in six months which was exactly the length of time for the treatment. The treatment actually took just under 6 months - I love the results. It was worth the money," she said.

In the UK, Six Month Smiles is a new technique, but in the US hundreds of patients have undergone the Six Month Smiles program of treatment with fantastic success. Unlike other 'quick' treatments currently available, these braces are only visible close up as they are tooth-coloured. The special nickel titanium wires allow movement of the teeth without the discomfort associated with traditional orthodontic treatments. Once the braces are removed, a retention device is used to reduce the risk of relapse, as teeth sometimes have a tendency to move back to their natural position. The dentist will either provide a night-time removable retainer to wear, or a permanent bonded retainer can be fitted to the back surfaces of teeth.

Dr Maini added:

"This is an exciting new treatment for the UK, and is the perfect solution to quickly correcting crooked teeth, for example in the run-up to a wedding. There are other systems on the market that straighten teeth in a short amount of time, but they have more limitations in terms of the type of patient that are suitable for them - Six Month Smiles can be a good option for most people with healthy teeth."

Six Month Smiles starts from £1,850 - almost half the price of traditional orthodontics and achieves results in less than half the time. Aqua Dental Spa combines cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics to provide a holistic approach to the smile. Clinic founder Dr Maini believes that although great things can be achieved through cosmetic dentistry, other aspects of the smile such as the lips and face itself can dramatically affect the end result. Aqua Dental Spa offers facial aesthetics such as slight enhancing of the lips or smoothing out nose to mouth lines to help patients achieve the best result.

Other services offered include veneers, tooth coloured fillings, whitening, bridges and Invisalign (invisible braces). General dentistry services are also available such as hygiene services, root canal work, dentures and preventative care. In addition, the facial aesthetics services include lip definition and enhancement with cosmetic fillers and facial line and wrinkle reduction using Botox. Dr Maini is fully qualified to carry out these procedures and is a Gold Member of the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics.

The centre also offers relaxing spa services such as head and neck massages before and after treatment, soothing hand massages, scented neck cushions and gel eye masks.

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